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EG05 FYO

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,749 mi
Last recorded107,749 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 FYO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 107,749 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 107,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 103,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2021 98,461 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 92,058 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 85,972 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 85,972 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not release (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 82,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 82,752 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/f 200 o/s/f 120 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 79,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 79,025 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,533 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 75,485 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,370 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 69,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 63,232 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,100 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 58,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front windscreen washers not working at time test as bottle frozen.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 52,775 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 48,347 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 33,364 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 30,125 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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EG05 FYO is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 63,852 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EG05 FYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EG05 FYO registered?

EG05 FYO is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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